[First Bird]

Colin-
You're right about the G-mod being for First Gen F-bodies only. GM engineers learned and improved the geometry of the Second Gen.

[FrankieT/A]

The G mod was originally a cheat...

[1980jr]

I have a 1980 trans am that I built with a 468 pontiac with 575hp a tremec t56 6speed magnum. Narrowed Moser 9' wavetrac rear 3:90. the car was mini tubbed for 18x12 billet snowflakes it has c6 zo6 brakes all the way around powered by a hydroboost set up. Custom leather interior including roll bar and full autometer guages. I used a 2014 camaro center console. It only has 472 mi it needs air conditioning BAD I want to enjoy the car.

[gixxer711]

Originally Posted by 1980jr

I have a 1980 trans am that I built with a 468 pontiac with 575hp a tremec t56 6speed magnum. Narrowed Moser 9' wavetrac rear 3:90. the car was mini tubbed for 18x12 billet snowflakes it has c6 zo6 brakes all the way around powered by a hydroboost set up. Custom leather interior including roll bar and full autometer guages. I used a 2014 camaro center console. It only has 472 mi it needs air conditioning BAD I want to enjoy the car.

Nice build!

Get the vintage air sure fit AC kit and get the stronger mounting brackets for it from scarebird.

[Mike Fowke]

Started auto-crossing last year. Still run the 15x8 snowflakes wheels for regular driving.

[JLMounce]

Not sure how I missed this one. Although I'm not certain I would call my car pro-touring. I think it fits into the street fighter category a bit better.

462
th400
moser 12 bolt with trutrac and 3.73's
Hotchkis springs
4 wheel discs
Tall ball joints, modern alignment
17x8 front, 17x9.5 rear (245/47/17 and 275/40/17 Sport Comp II rubber)

It's fairly light on "pro-touring" but does decent out on the street. Having a factory oil pan, I've so far been hesitant to push the car on track for fear of damaging the engine.

[Gator67]

Here's my pro-touring 70 Formula...it's been in the works for a while, but things should start moving in the next couple month after another huge project is finished.

DSE subframe, Quadralink rear suspension, single adjustable shocks, mini tubs, 6 point roll bar, subframe connectors. Baer 14" Pro Plus brakes, Forgeline CA3 or GA3 18x12, 18x10. Aluminum IAII 535, Fast EZ EFI 2.0, Ricks Tanks with ZL1 fuel module with Vaporworx, close ratio T56 Magnum, narrowed 9" with 3.50 gears.

The original plan was to try to maintain factory vibe so I'm keeping the emblems, factory window trim, Formula hood. It will be carousel red (original color). Still a long way to go.

[FrankieT/A]

Well Gator67 ain't screwing around !!!

[gixxer711]

Originally Posted by Gator67

Here's my pro-touring 70 Formula...it's been in the works for a while, but things should start moving in the next couple month after another huge project is finished.

DSE subframe, Quadralink rear suspension, single adjustable shocks, mini tubs, 6 point roll bar, subframe connectors. Baer 14" Pro Plus brakes, Forgeline CA3 or GA3 18x12, 18x10. Aluminum IAII 535, Fast EZ EFI 2.0, Ricks Tanks with ZL1 fuel module with Vaporworx, close ratio T56 Magnum, narrowed 9" with 3.50 gears.

The original plan was to try to maintain factory vibe so I'm keeping the emblems, factory window trim, Formula hood. It will be carousel red (original color). Still a long way to go.

Can't wait to see this one finished! Guess I never realized carousel red was available on Birds in 70.

[Formula8]

Originally Posted by FrankieT/A

Well Gator67 ain't screwing around !!!

Thats for sure. Is that three IA blocks I am counting in the pic? Like the third gen too.

[Nicks67GTO]

Originally Posted by FrankieT/A

Well Gator67 ain't screwing around !!!

Nope, Gator certainly isn't. I'm pleasantly surprised with the turnout here. There's some really neat stuff being built. Keep them coming fellas!

[JC455]

My 1974 Formula 400
These are just a few teasers until I have enough of it done that it can be properly shown.

What I started with...


Fitting up some 18x9.5 Ramblers- These are going to house 285 40 Tires. The old 235 60/14's next to it...


Fitted onto some CPP C5 spindles- they are BIG...



Old 11" vs. 13.4"- it should stop! It's getting the Z51 rear rotors too...

[rohrt]

Originally Posted by JC455

My 1974 Formula 400
These are just a few teasers until I have enough of it done that it can be properly shown.

Fitting up some 18x9.5 Ramblers- These are going to house 285 40 Tires. The old 235 60/14's next to it...

Fitted onto some CPP C5 spindles- they are BIG...

I really like the Ramblers. Thanks for adding the pics. Looks like there is no way the C5 calipers would fit with 17s.

I thought I saw elsewhere that a spacer would be needed for the C5 calipers to work. Maybe the CPP are different? Logo being ground off?

[JC455]

Originally Posted by rohrt

I really like the Ramblers. Thanks for adding the pics. Looks like there is no way the C5 calipers would fit with 17s.

I thought I saw elsewhere that a spacer would be needed for the C5 calipers to work. Maybe the CPP are different? Logo being ground off?

I didn't use anything from CPP but the raw spindle. I sourced everything else, since I heard concerns about the quality of the bearings being supplied.

I'm using 18" wheels because I am running C6 Z51 brakes, not standard C5/C6 brakes, so my abutments(caliper mounts) are about 1/2" taller than standard mounts. Standard brakes should mount up fine behind a 17" rim.

[JC455]

Oh yeah, I forgot to add that C5 Vette's came with 17" rims stock- it's the spacing between the wheel mount and spokes of the Rambler that may have an issue.
If that's the case, a slim spacer may be required.

[Firebob]

I'll jump in. I call mine the " poor man's pro-touring " car. Bought it back in 79 before it was a thing. Had a buddy that autoX'd his maro till he bought a vette. I bought some of his left overs. AutoX'd with his vette club a couple of times. It was fun. Then car sat through kids and such. Back on the road about 2000. Put it out on a road course for the first time with drum brakes. Scary! Been out a few times since and every time it shows me where the next improvements need to be made. One time it's brakes, the next time it's suspension, the next it's more power. There's really too much to list here but most everything has been bought on the cheap or fabbed by me. 12 seconds is a kick but that white nuckle ride and ear to ear smile that you can't wipe off is hard to beat.
This the only shot I have loaded up on this computer from Laguna Seca roughly 2010.

[Rick's 68 goat]

68 gto hardtop

ridetech stage 2 w/coilovers and front muscle bar

brakes-big brake upgrade gen 1 ctsv brake kit,manual brakes with 7/8 bore m/c wilwood prop valve.

jgc-steering box 12:7:1 complete pro forged steering kit

chassis -hpi customs a-body reinforcement kit and abc performance rear chassis reinforcement kit and aluminum body mount bushing kit.global west extended travel coilover kit.

drivetrain - ls or pontiac undecided modified tunnel for t-56 quick performance fab 9"housing w/billet torino end 31 spline axles aluminum center section trutrac.

misc-ididit steering column mcleod hyd clutch conversion vintage air unit.

wheels-budnik spyders 18x9 front and 18x10 rear
tires nitto invo's front 265-35-18 rears 295-35-18

its awesome to see all the pro-touring pontiacs and thanks nick for getting this thread started.

i dont know how to post pic so if someone can help me that would be great.

Thanks

[Formula8]

Originally Posted by Rick's 68 goat

68 gto hardtop

i dont know how to post pic so if someone can help me that would be great.

Thanks

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=790287

[Rick's 68 goat]

Some pics of my 68 gto and the work I've be doing on the car for over a year now.frame reinformant ctsv brakes.

[Rick's 68 goat]

Thanks for your help formula8

Rick